Overheard: Most Aftermarket Professionals Hopeful About Future

Overheard: Most Aftermarket Professionals Hopeful About Future

Only 11% were pessimistic about the future.

This “Data Did You Know” item comes from Babcox Media Audience Insights Manager Bruce Kratofil:

 In the AMN COVID-19 survey, we asked parts manufacturers and distributors about the future of their business after the lockdown: 16% said their business would be better than ever, while 74% said their business will go back to normal. Only 11% were pessimistic about the future.

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